Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local's Home in Lucca

Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(9)
Photo of 56
Photo of e5
Photo of 5c
Show all photos
Photo of 13
Share
Photo of heartV2
Save
Photo of img box all
Show all photos
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Reviews
Photo of exp duration
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Photo of exp guest
Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
Photo of exp language
Language
English, Italian
Photo of mobile ticket
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Lucca's culinary delights with a local's market tour and hands-on cooking class. Learn authentic recipes, cook at home, and taste your creations with local wine.

Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Lucca and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.


During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.


Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.


Sample Menu

STARTER
Seasonal starter
MAIN
Fresh Pasta
Sample pasta dishes: Tordelli Lucchese or Maccheroni tortellati or Matuffi
DESSERT
Tuscan Dessert
Sample dessert dish: Castagnaccio or "Necci" pancakes or Buccellato cake or Tiramisu or similar typical desserts

What You Get

Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Shared guided market tour
Small group cooking class

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a small group cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Lucca and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Lucca, Italy, IT

Open in Google Maps
This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

Read more

What People Are Saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(9)
Photo of avatar
Friends in Lucca
May 14, 2025
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Our group of 5 all really enjoyed the total experience. Sylvia was knowledgeable and hospitable and gave great insights into the local cuisine and life in Lucca. We all particularly loved the marke...read more

Photo of avatar
Must do!
October 07, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(Viator)

Sylvia was wonderful. I would highly recommend the experience. She gave us lovely home cooking recipes that will be easy to replicate at home.

Photo of avatar
Arrange at the beginning of your travels!
October 03, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

We thoroughly enjoyed going to the food markets followed by cooking (and eating) with Silvia in Lucca! We intentionally arranged this class at the very beginning of an extended stay so we would kn...read more

Photo of avatar
Cooking in Lucca at its best
September 18, 2024
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

Sylvia was wonderful speaks great English. She has a beautiful apartment in the middle of Lucca. We went to the market and back to the house and made 3 great dishes.

Photo of avatar
Cooking with Monica....simply the best!
October 19, 2023
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(TripAdvisor)

It was truly a pleasure spending the day with Monica and her husband. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our pasta making and enjoyed the foods Monica prepared. She was such a delight! I would highly rec...read more

Load more
from  $234.44 
Book Now
Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Book This Experience
Adult(1)
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Guest
Number of Guests
Adult
(9 - 99)
1
Child
(4 - 8)
0
Infant
(0 - 3)
0
Clear
Apply
Date
Select a Date
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a Date
Date
June
2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293012345
Package Options
Select a package option
Photo of nav copy 3
Select a package option
Select a package option
Time
Select Time
Photo of nav copy 3
Select Time
Time
Photo of instant
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Photo of calendar mark
Earliest available date: June 27, 2025
from  $234.44  per guest
Book Now
Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
Photo of arrow button down
Photo of group 14
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
You may also be interested in these experiences
Photo of 98
Food Tours
LUCCA
Truffle Hunting in San Miniato in Tuscany with Tasting

Discover the ancient art of truffle hunting in Tuscany's San Miniato. Experience tranquil nature, learn from expert hunters, and savor fresh truffles with a guided tasting session.

from$121.36
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
(21)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of e8
Food Tours
LUCCA
Lucca: self-guided bike tour + picnic in the vineyards

Explore Lucca’s scenic fields with a self-guided bike ride, followed by a delightful picnic at a local winery. Enjoy picturesque views, local wines, and gourmet treats in the vineyards.

from$75.66
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(18)
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2
Photo of 72
Food Tours
LUCCA
Lucca Walking Tour & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine

Explore Lucca's rich history and cuisine on foot, then dive into a cooking class to create traditional dishes. Savor your creations with Tuscan wine for an authentic cultural experience.

from$240.24
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star fill v4
Photo of star half v4
(13)
Photo of heartV2
Photo of be
Food Tours
LUCCA
Chianti Secrets Wine, History in San Gimignano, from Lucca

Discover the Chianti's hidden gems on a day trip from Lucca. Explore Greve, enjoy a Tuscan winery, and visit the medieval allure of San Gimignano. A journey through taste and history.

from$1,346.61
Private Experience
Photo of heartV2